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Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing & Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior and Mirror
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing & Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior and Mirror

19th century
Description

A fine Victorian burr walnut dressing and jewellery box of rich colour and beautifully figured grain.

The hinged lid opens to reveal a well-appointed fitted interior, complete with an arrangement of cut glass bottles and jars retaining their silver gilt lids. The interior is lined in deep blue velvet, with compartments for grooming implements and personal effects, and a fully fitted lift-out tray.

The underside of the lid is fitted with an inset mirror, framed with delicate gilt decoration, enhancing both its practicality and decorative appeal.

Below, a concealed jewellery drawer offers additional storage, ideal for smaller items and valuables.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Burr Walnut Dressing Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208730
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C2811
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A fine Victorian burr walnut dressing and jewellery box of rich colour and beautifully figured grain.
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The hinged lid opens to reveal a well-appointed fitted interior, complete with an arrangement of cut glass bottles and jars retaining their silver gilt lids.
Salisbury Antiques Centre

The interior is lined in deep blue velvet, with compartments for grooming implements and personal effects, and a fully fitted lift-out tray.

fig 1. A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
fig 1. Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing & Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior and Mirror

The underside of the lid is fitted with an inset mirror, framed with delicate gilt decoration, enhancing both its practicality and decorative appeal.

Below, a concealed jewellery drawer offers additional storage, ideal for smaller items and valuables.

Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Burr Walnut Dressing Box to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208730
Dealers Internal Ref
C2811
Salisbury Antiques Centre
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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.

Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing & Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior and Mirror

Archive II A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View II
Archive III A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View III
Archive IV A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View IV
Archive V A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View V
Archive VI A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon. View VII
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing & Jewellery Box with Fitted Interior and Mirror
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A rectangular Victorian burr walnut dressing box with visible burl graining, an inlaid mother-of-pearl cartouche on the lid, and a keyhole escutcheon.
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A Victorian burr walnut dressing box is a 19th-century storage container crafted from walnut wood cut from burl growths, which creates complex grain patterns. These boxes were designed to hold grooming supplies, vanity bottles, and fine jewellery, often featuring fitted interior trays and lock mechanisms.

These boxes were predominantly constructed from solid hardwoods like mahogany or oak and veneered with decorative timber such as burr walnut or rosewood. Intarsia accents, mother-of-pearl escutcheons, brass hinges, and velvet or silk linings were standard features.

Authentic pieces display period-correct construction markers, including hand-cut dovetail joints, brass quadrant hinges, and original steel or brass lever locks. Natural age-related oxidisation on metal fittings and subtle shrinkage or wear on the veneer further indicate genuine age.

An antique dressing box functions well as a decorative focal point on a bedside table, dressing table, or sideboard top. Its rich timber hues complement both traditional period interiors and modern neutral schemes.

Preserve the finish by dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality natural beeswax polish periodically. Keep the object away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent veneer lifting or wood movement.
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